The X Files

  • 1998


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$ 24 Million
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Positive Reviews 47
Negative reviews 15
Average Rating 3.2/5
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1.5
Still, the concern for me is doing it in a way that doesnt invalidate whats really eight seasons of Mulders work. Den Of Geek
4.5
Then tie in years old storylines, preserve continuity, mix with humorous nostalgia and point out how aged all the actors are, and make it feel like yo .. Den Of Geek
1.5
Instead, David Duchovny doesnt appear long enough to capture a 6.5 second Vine. Den Of Geek
4.5
Unlike Mulder, she doesnt leap on every explanation thats offered, no matter how apparently convincing. Den Of Geek
1.5
And shipping doesnt have to be Mulder and Scully getting it on, you sick bastards. Den Of Geek
3.0
As a movie, The X Files is studiously lurid and watchable hokum, but thats all it is.Its a cosmic nothing. EW
3.8
If you watch the show you will guess it has something to do with covering up the Aliens Among Us. Rogerebert
1.5
But Kitten doesnt contradict Skinners previously established backstory; rather, it actually complements it. Indie Wire
1.5
Why doesnt Mulder just use his middle name, you may ask Because his middle name is William.) Indie Wire
4.5
So, theres no way to grade this episode any higher, unfortunately. Indie Wire
1.5
Instead, it simply seems like a scene that just doesnt hold together. Indie Wire
1.5
While incredibly entertaining to watch, it lacks the substance necessary for deep analysis beyond its core themes, the danger of nostalgia in particul .. Indie Wire
1.5
Which leaves us wondering: What happened to Dagoo Makeout Watch Look, lets be clear about this: Just because a woman has a personal massager doesnt me .. Indie Wire
1.5
But Its Not 1993 Anymore Last week, we observed that theres no way The X Files would have gotten away with shooting a man point blank in the head duri .. Indie Wire
4.0
Whether this creepy but confusing tale is the vehicle to accomplish that crossover is doubtful.(Oh, shut up, Scully.)
1.0
Mulder and Scully engage in the customary repartee, but primarily wit takes a backseat to chase scenes, needless exposition and dull desert panoramas.
3.5
But with the Batman blockbuster proving that dark isnt necessarily a liability in summer, and Sex And The City showing that TV fans can be mobilised y .. Screen Daily
3.0
Neither the revelatory orgasm promised nor the stillborn confuse o thon feared, The X Files cinematic debut is solid, workmanlike stuff, and enough to ..
2.0
One big, vaguely ominous blur, in which nothing really seems to be at stake except Chris Carters future as a movie creator. E Film Critic
3.8
Neither true believers nor newcomers to the phenomenon will be disappointed. San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
Perhaps a little truth is a good thing and whatever direction it leads the characters in will be fresh and appreciated.But how does it stack up as a m .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
The plot of the film is interesting, the characters are believable, and the action is exciting and scary at times (The scenes with the aliens are very .. JoBlo
4.0
This fast paced and genuinely gripping film belongs to that genre. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
But, for the uneducated movie goer, The X Files offers two hours of solid entertainment. ( ReelViews
2.5
Some fans will be pleased, others annoyed and endless online discussion will be generated, while X virgins will most likely wonder what all the fuss i .. Tv Guide
3.8
Fans looking for the ultimate answers will probably be surprised by a few new twists. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
Production wise, the film is pretty slick with large budget F/X helping the upscale television production.
3.1
The X Files: I Want to Believe is, in the end, likely to appeal to only the most ardent of fans, with the case of the week atmosphere preventing the f .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
This first episode works well enough.Underneath the murk, the darkness, the desperation, the blood and the gruesome autopsies, lies a golden heart of .. Lariat
3.0
X Files is the most intelligent, least patronizing summer action film in years, and its refreshing to see Hollywood make a movie that isnt dumb, and t .. Eric Ds Nider
3.8
The screenplay reveals partial answers to a number of unsolved mysteries raised by the show over its five year history.And there are a few hilarious g .. Cs Monitor
3.8
But the chills and thrills will make it worthwhile for diehard X Filiacs and many other casual series fans. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
Its really not worth going into the performances of Duchovny and Anderson. Basically, they act intense, surprised and smart. Internet Reviews
4.5
Chris Carter has succeeded so well in keeping the plot under wraps that even after you watch the imposing imagery, you leave the theater wondering who .. Internet Reviews
3.1
The labyrinthine plot got so outlandish at times that our audience started laughing at it. Internet Reviews
3.5
The truth is that X Philes with high expectations may be much harder to please than the average summer movie goer. Internet Reviews
3.8
Successful in two ways: for regular viewers, it whets their appetites to continue watching; for rookies, it just makes them want to watch the show on .. Internet Reviews
4.5
And cool aliens and secret cabals and lots and lots of FBI windbreakers.
3.8
Ant Man and the Wasp Like its predecessor Ant Man (2015), Ant Man and the Wasp benefits substantially from its relatively low stakes. Q Network
3.5
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4.0
Like Superman and Batman before it, X Files, the mmovie, is big enough, bold enough and strong enough to stand on its own as a big screen adventure wi ..
3.0
If you watch the show religiously, youve probably already seen it this weekend. Flim Threet
4.4
A large part of what makes Fight the Future satisfying to all audiences is the highly suspenseful story Carter and director Rob Bowman tell.The plot i .. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
3.5
X philes will go more than once, giving this film the kind of repeat viewing that studio heads pray for.If you cant summon the desire to click your re .. Cnn
2.5
(This has nothing to do with the actual show.Im just in awe of it.) Cnn
3.1
I think I can say that much without spilling my Coke on anyones popcorn. Spliced Wire
4.4
Theres more to it if you want to delve, but basically you should just sit back and enjoy the movie and the nostalgia it now brings.While this movie di .. Three Movie Buffs
4.5
Thats not to say there isnt room for Mulder and Scully their dynamic, deep affection and care as an investigative team, but My Struggle III sure made .. Ign
3.1
Its still a modestly cool flick, but it aint a must see unless youre a diehard fan of the show. Montreal Film Journal
4.0
And Duchovny and Anderson are excellent, too, considering what their characters have evolved into over the years.But that evolution has left them dry .. Film Quips Online
3.8
The X Files is above average television, and in the case of this movie it also makes for above average science fiction cinema. Scifi Movie Page
4.0
This movie probably deserved a recap all its own but I hope the above spiel is comprehensible.TL;DR: I adored it and it was perfect. The Mary Sue
1.5
Only two scenes in this spin off are worth the time of followers of the TV series. Chicago Reader
4.0
Its a great way to relieve the anxiety that the series endless mysteries have built. Film Blather
3.5
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1.5
For someone who doesnt watch TV, I would often take time out to watch an episode or two.I like what the series has done for TV, making it safe for oth .. Need Coffee
2.5
In the meantime, their initial big screen effort gives you chills and thrills.There are aliens galore and duplicitous humans around every dark corner. Nitrate Online
1.7
I want to believe this latest X Files film was created for a reason other than financial reward, but I find it difficult to guess at what that reason .. Movie Martyr
4.4
The X Files delivered what the television show it spawned off of could not nail biting plot mixed in with great characters, colorful dialogue, spine c .. Cinema Phile
4.5
The whole enterprise is constructed of equal parts brains and heart and the end result shows a high degree of commitment and affection. Net Flix
2.0
VOR: Hard to make a blockbuster this dour or this openly suspicious of US flag waving. Nicks Flick Picks
2.5
Had the creator of The X Files set out to prove that tiny theorem, he couldnt have done a better job. Globe and Mail
2.5
As a movie, it generates a good atmosphere and has a pair of good performances from the leads...and thats about it. Cine Matter
3.1
The X Files isnt likely to go down in history as as great sci fi flick, but it harbors enough good fun to qualify as a jolt of sprightly, brainless su ..
4.0
If theres one thing thats certain about Fight the Future is that it tries to restore balance in their partnership.
3.5
The movie version of The X Files does a good job of distilling six seasons of loosey goosey paranoia into accessible summer action fare, without short .. Film Vault
4.5
Its a more commanding vision, encouraging even more focused consumption of visible objects. Philadelphia City Paper



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